April Large Ad Feature post and GIVEAWAY

Hi everyone! This is my last "huge giveaway" for awhile. Starting next month, shops will be offering discount codes in their feature posts, and I will be offering two separate, stand alone giveaways. So, make sure to enter this month to possibly win ALL of the prizes below.

Thanks again to all of my sponsors- you guys are awesome and I appreciate you all so much! The first large sponsors aren't participating in the giveaway, but be sure to click over to their page and say hello, check out their space, and maybe even find a new favorite shop or blog! Under this first grouping will be the sponsors who are participating in the giveaway.


To enter, simply leave a comment with your name and email address. For additional entries you can blog or tweet about this giveaway- simply leave another comment with a link back to that post or tweet. 

I will choose a winner on Monday, April 25th. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Good luck!

Blowfish Shoes: We think personal style is just another form of self-expression, and we make shoes for creative girls who can put together a look with effortless originality. Blowfish takes a break from the ordinary and a cue from the past. There’s something unexpected in every shoe we create, just as there’s something unexpected about every girl who wears them.

**editor's note: Blowfish giveaway coming later this month!

I Rock So What: Wife to Josh. Mother to Wyatt. Not reversed.

All This Grace and Charm: I'm Carly from the blog, All This Grace and Charm (AGC). I'm stoked to be advertising with Sometimes Sweet for my second month. AGC features "likes," photos and tales of adventure from a Chicago newlywed.

Lilac and Lace: I'm Heather-- a wife, a crafter, a blogger and a rogue ballerina!  Lilac & Lace is my little corner of the internet where I share my daily escapades in the slums of Beverly Hills.  I like the color of eggplant, holidays, making tutus for kids (and adults) and I am honored to be sponsoring Sometimes Sweet again this month! 

Easily Dunn: A ballerina, magician's assistant, black belt, and former model finds true love. A sweet little baby falls from the stars. A tale of gypsies, dinosaurs, and high seas adventure. A chronicle of everything we love, everything we do, everywhere we go, and all the days we felt alive.

Purposeful Chaos: Hi I'm Lindsay and the little guy in the picture is Indie aka the bear.  Purposeful Chaos is my blog about my life as a mom who works and travels for work, my husband who is a stay at home dad and our bear, Indie.  I blog about our life, my attempts at being domestic (the crafty ones turn out okay, but the cooking related ones usually result in ordering pizza) and embracing the chaos that is part of our life.

Sponsors offering giveaway items:

Fancy Biscuit: Some people call me Biscuit, some people call me Danielle. Whatever you do, just don't call me Buscuit. I blog about my xbox, my dogs, exciting crap that happens to me and sometimes I blog about food. I wear my emotions on my sleeve and I like making new friends.

Giveaway item: $25 Starbucks gift card

The Peanut Gallery: a blog about my life as a mommy, fiance, and wannabe fashion designer. I talk about my baby, my plans for my upcoming wedding, and my Etsy shop, along with anything else that pops into my scattered brain! Our life here truly is a work in progress and I hope you stop by to join us on our journey!


Giveaway item: $20 to The Peanut Gallery Etsy shop.

Goldteef: a blog likened to the suicide soda you made as a kid at the 7-11.  It's got a little fashion, a bit of music, some gluten-free cooking, thoughts on books I love, and a lot of Ruby, my amazing Boston Terrier.  Goldteef is a place for me to share all the things that I love, be it from a song that makes my day or a cupcake recipe that is perfect for gift-giving, it's all there!

Giveaway item: a $50 gift certificate to WrenRetro!  Use towards any purchase in the WrenRetro Etsy Shop, a place to find eco-chic vintage at its very best.  Shipping can be included with gift certificate value.

Rainy Day Story: Hi Sometimes Sweet Readers! I'm Onjoli one half of Rainy Day Story, our little shop ran in Phoenix, AZ. We offer all kinds of different handmade items as well as vintage clothing, accessories and housewares.

Giveaway item: a set of 2 Vintage Fabric Bow Ties from the Rainy Day Story Etsy shop. Great used as photo props for Weddings,parties or just for fun!

Don't forget: To enter, simply leave a comment with your name and email address. For additional entries you can blog or tweet about this giveaway- simply leave another comment with a link back to that post or tweet.

March large sponsor highlight and GIVEAWAY!

Hello everyone! This is March's highlight and giveaway post for my large ads. The first group I am highlighting aren't participating in the giveaway this month, but please be sure to stop by their sites and say hello; all of my sponsors are amazing and definitely worth checking out. Below this first group you will find the rest of my sponsors, and the items they are giving away. 

TO ENTER:

Simply leave a comment with your name and email. If you'd like to enter twice, you can tweet or blog about the giveaway and leave an additional comment with that link.

Good luck!

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Hey there!  I'm Heather and I'm thrilled to be back again this month sponsoring Sometimes Sweet!  Lilac and Lace is a blog about my life as a burned out ballerina, my British boy, the beautiful things I likes to make and living life in Beverly Hills.  Head on over to find unique DIY's, fun crafts and creations, as well as read the dish on dance, decor and my daily L.A. adventures.

TART: I'm Jessica. A wife & mama with rock star aspirations documenting daily life in Hawaii.  

Hi, I'm Lindsey. Mama to my sweet baby girl, Parker, and wife to my completely attractive husband, Jon. I blog about our life. I blog about things that inspire me and things that are pretty. I cook. I laugh. I drink water and wine. I do yoga and love to go on walks. I love the seasons in Ohio, but winter really presses my buttons. My blog is my daily life journal...I'd love for you to stop by!

My shop, The Little Illustrator, is full of fun, cute, and quirky art for the young and old alike!!  I have fun finding inspiration and creating my art and with two babies under 2 running around, I most definitely have plenty of inspiration =)

Seablanket is a place where I get to share creative ideas with like minded individuals. I love posting free DIY tutorials and beauty advice, helping empower people to feel confident and  beautiful.

All This Grace and Charm. "Likes," photos and tales of adventure from a Chicago twenty-something, engaged to be married this March.

And like I mentioned above, here are more of my large sponsors-  the giveaway item will be mentioned in each of the write ups and shown in the second photo.

My name is Cameron and I'm 25 year old self-taught artist who somehow landed a job painting piggy banks at the Nordstrom flagship store here in Seattle.  A complex amalgamation of comic books, cartoons, and go-gurt all my life has produced a constant and growing flow of imaginative creativity in my noggin and I've recently decided to crack it open and share what's in there with the world.  My blog, cameron+whitney, is a way for me to document and share my art, my various adventures, things I like, and my love for my partner in crime, Whitney. Up for grabs is a custom and completely hand-painted, small piggy bank by me, featuring a Blue Bird x Cherry Blossom design, pictured below!  See the rest of the pig on my blog under the piggy bank tab.

may.tree.ark. Hand spun handbags for travel and everyday made with new and vintage materials.  Built to last a lifetime. The Hipshack® is a tiny satchel that’s an essential accessory. They are a sturdy replacement to a handbag when you need to travel hands free. Each one is specifically designed for cellphones, keys and ids to fit harmoniously around the waist or chest.  At  6 x 4" and a 68" release buckle strap it's a one size fits most bag. Giveaway item: one black hipshack!

Hi, I'm Jessica from the blog Midnight Black. I'm a photographer, student stylist, lover of the night sky, and a sweet girl. I just moved to the wonderful city of Chicago about 7 months ago, and I live with my high-school sweetheart and a cute little kitty. I post about my adventures in Chicago, yummy vegan food, fashion, and more! My giveaway: some heart shaped cookie cutters, leopard print knee high socks, and a case for eyeglasses!

Pamplemousse1983 chronicles my adventures in life.  I blog about pretty things, photography, craftiness and most recently my journey to motherhood. I am giving away an "All You Need Is Love" screenprinted onesie in the size and color of your choice.  The design was hand drawn by me and each print is done individually resulting in a unique product each time!

 

Pretty Little Mustache is a lifestyle blog about a momma who loves all things vintage and all sorts of other random tidbits. Ivelisse is a momma, who aside from being a blogger also recently opened an etsy shop focusing on infant/children's vintage clothing and accessories, which will be updated with awesome new finds on a weekly basis.  if you enjoy vintage, uniqueness, shopping and life in general, you will more than likely have something in common with Pretty Little Mustache! The item up for grabs is an adorable vintage crochet unisex baby blanket from the PLM etsy shop! This darling blanket has a white, red and yellow pattern, and is looking for a stylish wee owner!

I'm Rachel. 25 year old city girl/craft enthusiast with a love for photography, design, and fabric!  Life in a Dreamboat is the documentation of my inspirations, ideas, and everything that makes me smile. This month I'm giving away a black feathered hairband adorned with a vintage button! Good luck!

Artsy Ants. A sisterly art collaboration, we are 2 artsy ants, an ocean apart, busy making art on our ant hills whilst caring for our colonies. We're passionate about paint on our fingers, lovely design, thrift stores, snapping away, kissing baby feet and skype! Up for grabs is a "Playful but Delicate Ornament Letter": The winner will choose which letter of the alphabet he/she would like. The hand made wire letter will made with love and will be truly unique (see more samples in our artsy ants shop). The letter is made from copper color wire and colorful beads with an approx. size 3.5 x 3 inches, depending on letter shape.  (The picture frame as seen on the sample photo frame is not included). You can use and enjoy it just by itself or as ornament or embellishment for scrap booking, hand made greeting cards, mixed media art, a table decoration for a special day, wall hangings, gift wrapping ornaments, a window hanger...the list goes on!

Paper Mama: A paper mama and her paper baby. Want a sleeve of tattoo's without the pain? Well, here you go! I will manipulate your own photo to put tattoos on you, your baby, your grandma... whoever! The giveaway is for tattooing one person.

Moon and Sable jewelry is handmade and assembled from a tiny apartment in San Francisco. I search up and down for unique and vintage stock to make these items.  I like to create items that are intended for good luck, holding memories, and mystical. I hope you enjoy! Item giveaway is: Triangle glass locket, it's a locket that hangs low about 28 inches. The locket itself is 2 inches and you can place any tiny keepsake in it. I like to place one itty bitty feather in it. : )

 

and don't forget, TO ENTER:

Simply leave a comment with your name and email. If you'd like to enter twice, you can tweet or blog about the giveaway and leave an additional comment with that link.

xoxo

a special second February giveaway for my readers!

Hi everyone!  This month I have an awesome treat for all of you in the form of a second giveaway for the month of February. I have some awesome new sponsors who are offering some amazing gifts, and I thought that since this is the month of love, I'd break my "one giveaway a month" rule and extend another fun chance to win.  And actually, there are 6 chances to win! Read on...

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is answer the following questions in a comment, along with your NAME and EMAIL. This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

1) What would you spend your $100 Tea Collection credit on?
2) What would spend your $100 Wonderful Walls credit on?
3) Which Rockabye Baby CD will you choose if you win?
4) What will you use your chalkboard thought bubble for?

Four questions, and six ways to win!

1) Tea Collection, the maker of gorgeous children's clothing and now, women's clothing too, is offering up a $100 credit to their online store to one lucky winner. You can spend the $100 however you'd like- on some of the super cute little boys' clothing, or maybe a few of the to-die-for adorable girls dresses they have. If you haven't visited their store, trust me when I say you won't be disappointed. Total cute overload...and they're QUALITY clothing too, which is always amazing.

2) My Wonderful Walls is a business run by a family in Tennessee, and they produce awesome wall murals for kids, nursery murals, and nursery decor. They recently sent Henry a beautiful, personalized canvas as a gift (see below), and I absolutely adore it. The colors are crisp and bright, and the quality is just wonderful. I am so excited to extend their giveaway prize of a $100 credit to their shop to all of you!

Additional links:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/My-Wonderful-Walls/113187792070749
http://twitter.com/MyWndrfulWalls
http://mywonderfulwalls.com/wall-stencil-blog/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyWonderfulWalls

3) Rockabye Baby! is another rad company that produces lullaby renditions of baby's favorite rock bands. They recently released their Weezer album, and I'm anxiously awaiting my very own copy so Henry can share in the amazing-ness that is Weezer! In the meantime, you can check out the first 30-seconds of each of the songs by clicking here. "My Name is Jonas" and "Say It Ain't So"?! Amazing. And in their own words: "Dreamin' of a holiday across the sea to escape baby's cries? Why bother? Take control of the good life. When your little troublemaker gets cranky, let our gentle renditions of Weezer's biggest hits transform your nursery into an island in the sun. The perfect situation isn't only in dreams." I love that. So, Rockabye Baby is offering up 3 CDs to 3 separate winners. So, so cool.

Check out these sites as well:
http://www.rockabyebabymusic.com/blog
http://www.twitter.com/rockabyebaby
http://www.facebook.com/rockabyebaby

 

4) And finally, Red Velvet Art and Rachel Denbow are giving away one chalkboard thought bubble to one lucky reader! I posted about my very own thought bubble yesterday, and I'm sure you could think of a million ways to use this awesome chalkboard of possibility! From RVA's website, "As seen in The Knot magazine!  Great as a photo booth prop for weddings and parties or a message board in your home." Really neat.

So to clarify, in one comment, answer EACH of the four questions above, and leave your name and email address! Easy!

Good luck! I'll choose 6 winners in two weeks, on February 22nd. xoxo

February Sponsor Giveaway

Hi everyone! This month I am so excited to bring you a whole handful of new sponsors! I had so many submissions for sponsorship this month that I had to push a lot of great shops to next month too, so get ready for a couple months of amazing new shops and people to meet. This time I allowed a few more than I normally include in the large sponsor area, so since I got a little crazy this month that means there are even more fantastic items in this month's giveaway! Awesome. Next month I will also be changing the look of these posts so they'll be a bit more aesthetically pleasing and easier on your feed.  This long post is a little much, so I'm REALLY excited to make both look and work a bit better.  Thanks for bearing with me as I figure it all out!

So, here's how this month will work:

Stop by each of the links/shops and check them out, then leave a comment that includes the following things:

1. your name
2. your email address

One winner will be drawn on February 21st!

For an additional entry, blog or tweet about this giveaway and leave another comment with your name, email, and that link.

Good luck...and thank you SO much to all of my wonderful, wonderful sponsors. 

1) I'm Amanda. I'm a working mother to a happy little toddler, Jackson. Wife to a loving husband, Jeremy. Culinary school grad & cupcake baker in the big city suburbs. I love my sweet little life.

http://helloprettyeyes.blogspot.com

Amanda is being featured but isn't giving anything away this time. :)

2) The CAPow! shop started out selling handmade wallets, but quickly transitioned over to photographic and fine art prints. About a year ago, inspiration struck for my most popular series while I was in a very unlikely place - the checkout line at Walmart. Soon after, the Hometown Hearts series became a reality and there is no turning back now!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/capow

Giveaway items: Any combination of prints up to a value of $30

  

3) Hi there, I'm Heather-- a professional ballet dancer, L.A. lady, crafter, wife and fun-loving gal!  My blog, Lilac and Lace, is a place where I share my love of dance, life with my boy and beautiful things that take my fancy.  My etsy shop, Red Ribbon Fox, features handmade hair accessories and fun and frilly tutus for little ones (often inspired by my favorite ballets.)  I like the color of eggplant, making short films and discovering new artists.

http://lilaclace.blogspot.com/

giveaway item: Some Enchanted Evening Flower Hair Comb from my shop, Red Ribbon Fox.

4)  Opal is a fun store full of vintage and gently used goodies. Kitschy and retro home decor, vintage dresses, tops and accessories, lots of beautiful vintage baby and toddler clothes and everything in between! Handpicked pieces at an affordable price - follow on Twitter and Facebook for shop updates, sales and more. Thanks for stopping by!

http://opal.bigcartel.com/

giveaway item: $25 credit to the shop!

5) "A Beautiful Journey" is a blog about a girl who is a photographer and a young momma who loves her husband and all things vintage. life is best shown through photographs and words, so this is a tiny glimpse of my life. i want to live each day to it's fullest because this life really is a beautiful journey.

http://beautifuljourneyblog.com

giveaway item: i am giving away a lovely antique/vintage brass necklace from "oh hello friend". enjoy!

6) Moon and Sable jewelry is handmade and assembled from a tiny apartment in San Francisco. I search up and down for unique and vintage stock to make these items.  I like to create items that are intended for good luck, holding memories, and mystical. I hope you enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/moonandsable

giveaway item: Triangle glass locket, it's a locket that hangs low about 28 inches. The locket itself is 2 inches and you can place any tiny keepsake in it. I like to place one itty bitty feather in it.

 

7) At Yes and Yes, we believe that yes is more fun than no!  We want to see the world, save the dolphins while reading good books, wearing cute outfits and eating bon bons. Yes and Yes includes includes interviews, how-tos, style, design, pop culture, travel, advice - and sometimes pictures of cats in vests.

www.yesandyes.org

giveaway item: 2011 'Year In Yes' Calendar

8) My name is Shannon and I am a photographer based out of beautiful Phoenix, AZ. I photograph weddings, babies, families, couples, you name it! I also make custom invitations and announcements and will be giving away a custom set of 20!

http://shayworleyphotography.blogspot.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/shayworley

Giveaway items: set of 20 custom invitations/announcements

9) Hello again, I’m Malori from Sunday Morning Sugar and Jacques & Jill.  I’m so excited to be back this month supporting Sometimes Sweet.  Over on my blog you’ll find lots of great food (both homemade and otherwise), fashion, crafty fun, and stories from the life of a college student living in Chicago.  My life might not always be glamorous but my blog is sure to bring a little sunshine to your day.

http://sundaymorningsugar.blogspot.com

giveaway item: I’m on a big Chicago kick right now so the winner of the giveaway will receive a little “I Love Chicago” gift box full of goodies from the best city around.

10) I'm Tif Blue; a wife, mom, and lover of all things crafty! In between bed-time stories and home-work, I'm rolling out clay or designing custom jewelry for my etsy shop, Peach Treats. I create custom one-of-a-kind polymer earrings for stretched lobes. (and for you fakers too!)


http://www.etsy.com/shop/tifthapeach

giveaway item: One pair of faux malichite hoops in any gauge size, including fakers!

 

11) My shop, The Little Illustrator, is full of fun, cute, and quirky art for the young and old alike!!  I have fun finding inspiration and creating my art and with two babies under 2 running around, I most definitely have plenty of inspiration =)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenzet

Giveaway items-  2 prints of winners choice!



12) Hello- this is Lisa from Lisa B. (the "B" stands for Beth) in case you were ever wondering. My little blog is about my life with Mr. Miller, raising our two short people Collin and Violet and our crazy boston terrier Ollie. As a full time mom and master stylist, I'm always trying to find the balance of it all.

http://lisabmiller.blogspot.com

  

giveaway items: some of my favorite products we carry at the salon. It retails at over $75. I hope you enjoy!

13) I'm Rachel. 25 year old city girl/craft enthusiast with a love for photography, design, and fabric!  Life in a dreamboat is the documentation of my inspirations, ideas, and everything that makes me smile.

http://rachlyon.blogspot.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/dreamboatdesigns

Giveaway item: feather hair clip

14) Hello. Two important take-aways about me: my name is Ali Shaye and I love to crochet! Because of this, I am well-known throughout the crocheting community as “Ali-Croshaye.” LOL. Pretty cool, huh? So a little bit of information about me. First bit… I am a young one. I voted for the first time this year. Can you guess my age? Second bit…. I attend college, majoring in computer science. My Mom calls me a digital native because I’ve always had some type of techno gadget in my hand ever since I was a baby. Third bit…. I love animals and children, although not always in that particular order. The two seem to go hand in hand with both providing unconditional love. Fourth bit…I have gone five months without banging up my car. Fingers crossed, knock on wood, etc. And the last bit…. I love to croshaye!! So that brings us to a full circle. Harmony.

Website: www.alicroshaye.com
Etsy: www.alicroshaye.etsy.com

 

Giveaway item: Pale Green Circle Earrings